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Avocado

avocado

noun ah-voh-KAH-doh Rare

Origin: from Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl ahuacatl

Usage Note

Avocado is feminine in German: die Avocado. Enormously popular in Germany since the 2010s in salads, on toast (Avocadotoast), and in guacamole. Ripeness is checked by gently pressing the skin.

Examples

"Avocado auf Toast mit Zitrone und Chiliflocken ist ein beliebtes Frühstück."

Natural Translation

Avocado on toast with lemon and chili flakes is a popular breakfast.

Literal Translation

Avocado on toast with lemon and chili flakes is a popular breakfast.

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